
When attacked, it tightly shuts the lid of its shell. This reaction fails to protect it from Karrablast, however, because they can still get into the shell.
Stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 40
- Defense
- 85
- Sp. Attack
- 40
- Sp. Defense
- 65
- Speed
- 25
Lower than 81% of Pokémon.
Weaknesses and resistances
Damage taken from attacks of each type.
Abilities
- Hydration
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
- Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
- OvercoatHidden
Protects against damage from weather.
Evolution
ShelmetTCG cards
10Moves
Moves learned by leveling up.
| Lv. | Move | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AbsorbGrass | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | ProtectNormal | — | — | |
| 4 | AcidPoison | 40 | 100 | |
| 8 | CurseGhost | — | — | |
| 12 | Mega DrainGrass | 40 | 100 | |
| 16 | Struggle BugBug | 50 | 100 | |
| 20 | YawnNormal | — | — | |
| 24 | Acid ArmorPoison | — | — | |
| 28 | Giga DrainGrass | 75 | 100 | |
| 32 | Guard SwapPsychic | — | — | |
| 36 | Body SlamNormal | 85 | 100 | |
| 40 | RecoverNormal | — | — | |
| 44 | Bug BuzzBug | 90 | 100 | |
| 48 | Final GambitFighting | — | 100 |
Moves taught by Technical Machines (TMs).
| TM | Move | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR01 | Body SlamNormal | 85 | 100 | |
| TR18 | Leech LifeBug | 80 | 100 | |
| TR20 | SubstituteNormal | — | — | |
| TM21 | RestPsychic | — | — | |
| TR22 | Sludge BombPoison | 90 | 100 | |
| TR23 | SpikesGround | — | — | |
| TM24 | SnoreNormal | 50 | 100 | |
| TM25 | ProtectNormal | — | — | |
| TR26 | EndureNormal | — | — | |
| TR27 | Sleep TalkNormal | — | — | |
| TM28 | Giga DrainGrass | 75 | 100 | |
| TR29 | Baton PassNormal | — | — | |
| TR30 | EncoreNormal | — | 100 | |
| TM31 | AttractNormal | — | 100 | |
| TM33 | Rain DanceWater | — | — | |
| TM39 | FacadeNormal | 70 | 100 | |
| TM53 | Mud ShotGround | 55 | 95 | |
| TR54 | Toxic SpikesPoison | — | — | |
| TR61 | Bug BuzzBug | 90 | 100 | |
| TM61 | Guard SwapPsychic | — | — | |
| TR65 | Energy BallGrass | 90 | 100 | |
| TM74 | VenoshockPoison | 65 | 100 | |
| TM76 | RoundNormal | 60 | 100 |
Moves inherited when this Pokémon hatches from an egg.
| Move | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double-EdgeNormal | 120 | 100 | |
| FeintNormal | 30 | 100 | |
| Guard SplitPsychic | — | — | |
| Mind ReaderNormal | — | — |
Moves taught by move tutors in the game.
| Move | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skitter SmackBug | 70 | 90 |
This Pokémon is not in Scarlet and Violet; moves are from Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Training
- EV yield
- Defense: 1
- Catch rate
- 20026.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 61
- Growth rate
- Medium1,000,000 experience to level 100
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Bug
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Egg cycles
- 153,599–3,855 steps










